Memorial in Holt Iceland: Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik laying flowers at a memorial in Holt, Iceland for those who lost their lives in an avalanche in 1995. With Olafur Grimsson, President of Iceland and his wife, Gudrun Katrin Thorbergsdottir.

Queen Margrethe II, Prince Henrik and Crown Prince Frederik are on a 12-day state visit in Brazil. Crown Prince Frederik arrived in Brazilia on Saturday, the 2nd of May, and he was at the airport to greet his parents who arrived a day later.

On 3 May 1999, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, President of Brazil, was awarded the Order of the Elephant by her HM Queen Margrethe.

On the 3rd of May, President Fernando Henrique Cardoso and his wife, Mrs. Ruth Cardoso, gave a gala dinner for their Danish royal guests in the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Pictured before the gala dinner: Crown Prince Frederik, Prince Henrik, Mrs. Ruth Cardoso, Queen Margrethe and President Cardoso.

Arrival Ceremony
Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik are being welcome by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh upon their arrival to London on 16 February 2000, the first day of their 3-day official visit to the United Kingdom. Photo1, Photo2, Photo3. The royal salute, the honour guard review and the royal coach to the Palace. The Danish Regent Couple is staying at Windsor Castle as guests of HM Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh.

On 16 February 2000, Charles, Prince of Wales, was awarded the Order of the Elephant by her HM Queen Margrethe.

Millennium Dome
Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik tour the Millennium Dome in Greenwich Thursday 17 February 2000. They will also visit the Millennium Bridge, a new footbridge across the River Thames built by a Danish company. Photo1, Photo2, Photo3, Photo4, Photo5.

Honorary Freedom of the City of London
Queen Margrethe is given the Honorary Freedom of the City of London by the Mayor of London during a ceremony at Guildhall, followed by a luncheon and a review of the Honour Guard. Photo1, Photo2, Photo3, Photo4.

Honorary Degree
The Duke of Edinburgh and Chancellor of Edinburgh University presents the Queen of Denmark, Margrethe II with an Honorary Degree of Doctor Honoris causa in recognition of personal achievement and distinction in public life in Edinburgh, Friday February 18, 2000. Photo

Unilever Environment Centre
Queen Margrethe arrives at Unilever Environment Centre , in Port Sunlight, on the Wirral, on a brief visit to Merseyside with the Prince of Wales. Photo. She was also met by General Officer Comanding Mark Strudwick (right). Photo. A luncheon was held in the Great Hall of Edinburgh Castle.

On 7 February 2001, Prince Vajiralongkorn of Thailand was awarded the Order of the Elephant by HM Queen Margrethe.

Banquet

King Bhumibol Adulyadej gave a state banquet in honour of the Danish Regent Couple and Crown Prince in the Chakri Throne Hall. His Majesty speaks. After the banquet, the royal families were given gifts and watched a performance of traditional Thai dancers.

Day 2 (8 February 2001)

Thai Royal Dance School

Queen Margrethe smiles as she arrives at the Thai Royal Dance School and signs the guest book.

Time to feed the elephants... The Crown Prince feeds an elephant. The Queen feeds an elephant. The Prince Consort joins in enthusiastically in feeding the elephants. One more shot of CP Frederik and Queen. Then, HM the Queen enjoys a ride aboard one of the pachyderms.

Welcoming CeremonyQueen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik are being welcomed by Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium at Brussels South Railways Station on 20 May 2002 at the start of their 3-day state visit. Queen Margrethe and King Albert II receive the royal salute in front of the royal palace. Queen Margrethe, King Albert II (frong row); and Crown Princess Mathilde, Prince Henrik, Queen Paola, Crown Prince Philippe (back row) listen to the royal anthem. Queen Paola, Prince Henrik, Queen Margrethe and King Albert II at the Royal Palace in Brussels.

On 28 May 2002, Crown Prince Philippe of Belgium was awarded the Order of the Elephant by HM Queen Margrethe.

The Greenland Exhibition
The Danish and Belgian Regent Couples attending the opening of the Greenland Exhibition. Photo1, Photo2, Photo3, Photo4.

Gala Reception
King Albert II escorting Queen Margrethe to a gala banquet given in honour of the Danish Regent Couple's state visit to Belgium. King Albert dilivering a speech. Queen Paola and Prince Henrik joining in a toast.